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...concerning safety precautions, see "Important Safety Instructions" on page 4 and "Important Safeguards" on Caption Vision This TV provides display of TV closed captioning in injury. s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with the following two... to cover the windows that interference will not be placed on the TV. Note on page 5. These limits are not of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1/ KDL-V40XBR1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by ...
...concerning safety precautions, see "Important Safety Instructions" on page 4 and "Important Safeguards" on Caption Vision This TV provides display of TV closed captioning in injury. s Do not install the TV in a hot or humid place, or in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with the following two... to cover the windows that interference will not be placed on the TV. Note on page 5. These limits are not of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: KDL-V26XBR1/KDL-V32XBR1/ KDL-V40XBR1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by ...
Operating Instructions
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... specified number of persons. s Carry the TV with bare hands as possible. s Carry the TV holding the upper and bottom frames of the LCD panel and is made material. Moisture and flammable objects s Do not use plugged sets near a swimming pool, etc. s Do not let this display contains mercury. If any kind on the...
... specified number of persons. s Carry the TV with bare hands as possible. s Carry the TV holding the upper and bottom frames of the LCD panel and is made material. Moisture and flammable objects s Do not use plugged sets near a swimming pool, etc. s Do not let this display contains mercury. If any kind on the...
Operating Instructions
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... Programming Information to be optimized to ambient light. Introducing the TV s CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-...navigate a list of Picture Mode and Power Saving. After the service is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. s Light Sensor: Allows the picture brightness level to 16 favorite...The CableCARD device, which is provided by your cable TV company, is activated with your cable TV company about CableCARD device in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as ...
... Programming Information to be optimized to ambient light. Introducing the TV s CableCARD™ slot: Provides cable subscribers with your cable TV company, the card replaces the need for a separate set-...navigate a list of Picture Mode and Power Saving. After the service is inserted into the TV's rear panel CableCARD slot. s Light Sensor: Allows the picture brightness level to 16 favorite...The CableCARD device, which is provided by your cable TV company, is activated with your cable TV company about CableCARD device in this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as ...
Operating Instructions
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... side 1 2 3 4 R AUDIO L(MONO)VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO/HD/DVD IN 2 Right side POWER CHANNEL 5 6 VOLUME TV/VIDEO WEGA GATE 7 8 9 Item Description 1 USB jack Connects to the USB port on your camcorder or other video 2 IN equipment. Y PB/CB PR/CR Component ...video provides better picture quality than the composite video (3) connection. 3 VIDEO/HD/DVD Connect to display WEGA GATE. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 5 POWER Press to turn on and off the...
... side 1 2 3 4 R AUDIO L(MONO)VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y (1080i/720p/480p/480i) VIDEO/HD/DVD IN 2 Right side POWER CHANNEL 5 6 VOLUME TV/VIDEO WEGA GATE 7 8 9 Item Description 1 USB jack Connects to the USB port on your camcorder or other video 2 IN equipment. Y PB/CB PR/CR Component ...video provides better picture quality than the composite video (3) connection. 3 VIDEO/HD/DVD Connect to display WEGA GATE. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 5 POWER Press to turn on and off the...
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...S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (2) or the composite video (3) connections. 5 OPTICAL OUT Connects to the optical audio input of the TV. 4 HD/DVD 4/5 IN (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to your stereo system. 7 PC 7 IN (AUDIO/RGB) Connects to the ... that has S VIDEO. DIGITAL) 6 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connect to your VCR or other video component. Can be displayed. 8 CableCARD slot CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. Introducing the...
...S VIDEO provides better picture quality than the S VIDEO (2) or the composite video (3) connections. 5 OPTICAL OUT Connects to the optical audio input of the TV. 4 HD/DVD 4/5 IN (1080i/720p/ 480p/480i)/ L-AUDIO-R Connect to your stereo system. 7 PC 7 IN (AUDIO/RGB) Connects to the ... that has S VIDEO. DIGITAL) 6 AUDIO OUT (VAR/FIX) Connect to your VCR or other video component. Can be displayed. 8 CableCARD slot CableCARD device provides cable subscribers with access to receive not only standard definition but also high definition television. Introducing the...
Operating Instructions
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...connectors with the exception of video connectors available these days. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD TV can be equipped with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button" on your devices that enter your TV, use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far ... VIDEO Yes L-AUDIO-R Composite video RF/Coaxial No *An adapter is strongly recommended to below. To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see page 20). 19 Making Video and Audio Connections The signals that provide the best video...
...connectors with the exception of video connectors available these days. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Overview Your new LCD TV can be equipped with this TV (see "Using the WIDE Button" on your devices that enter your TV, use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it as far ... VIDEO Yes L-AUDIO-R Composite video RF/Coaxial No *An adapter is strongly recommended to below. To display clear crisp pictures, you must connect your TV correctly and choose the correct display format (see page 20). 19 Making Video and Audio Connections The signals that provide the best video...
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.... 3 Use an audio cable to connect the AUDIO OUT jack of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. This TV displays all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or satellite dish to the input of... Use a component video cable to connect the YPBPR jacks of your digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to provide sound. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p. The component Jacks (Y PB...
.... 3 Use an audio cable to connect the AUDIO OUT jack of the digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks. This TV displays all power sources before making any connections. 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV or satellite dish to the input of... Use a component video cable to connect the YPBPR jacks of your digital cable box or digital satellite receiver to provide sound. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Disconnect all format types of picture in 1080i, 720p, 480i and 480p. The component Jacks (Y PB...
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... event you through the activation process. 5 After your CableCARD device is automatically displayed. CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD device incorrectly may result in "Activating CableCARD Service" on the TV's CableCARD slot to the lowest available channel. Eject button AUDIO RGB PC IN... device setup screen is activated, your TV will request before they can also access information about your cable TV company. Connecting the TV z You can activate your service. 4 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company, the TV tunes to release the card. After ...
... event you through the activation process. 5 After your CableCARD device is automatically displayed. CAUTION: Inserting the CableCARD device incorrectly may result in "Activating CableCARD Service" on the TV's CableCARD slot to the lowest available channel. Eject button AUDIO RGB PC IN... device setup screen is activated, your TV will request before they can also access information about your cable TV company. Connecting the TV z You can activate your service. 4 Follow the displayed instructions: Phone your cable TV company, the TV tunes to release the card. After ...
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...the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both inputs. 31 The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on -screen display language. appears. 3 Press V or v... to highlight the on the TV until you turn on the TV. You will appear each RF input to create a ...
...the Channel List After you finish connecting the TV, you can run the Initial Setup to create a list of available channels from both VHF/UHF antenna and cable TV channels if both inputs. 31 The Initial Setup screen appears when you turn on -screen display language. appears. 3 Press V or v... to highlight the on the TV until you turn on the TV. You will appear each RF input to create a ...
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...(personal computer) If you connect your personal computer's display on page 79. When your PC is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust the Phase and Pitch in the PC Screen settings on the TV. z If the picture is connected to the TV with the HD15-HD15 cable and optional audio cable... output jack If the audio cable is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15HD15 cable. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Personal Computer z When connecting to an Apple Macintosh computer, use the supplied cable holder to secure the cable as illustrated. 39 For...
...(personal computer) If you connect your personal computer's display on page 79. When your PC is noisy, flickering or not clear, adjust the Phase and Pitch in the PC Screen settings on the TV. z If the picture is connected to the TV with the HD15-HD15 cable and optional audio cable... output jack If the audio cable is the case, connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the HD15HD15 cable. Connecting the TV Connecting the TV Personal Computer z When connecting to an Apple Macintosh computer, use the supplied cable holder to secure the cable as illustrated. 39 For...
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... program at a normal speed. X PAUSE: Press to mute the sound. Description Press to pause playback. Press again or press VOL + to display the TV's program guide. Press to unmute. m (fast reverse): Press to adjust the volume. 42 x STOP: Press to normal viewing. Press to ... the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. Watching the TV Button Descriptions MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY...
... program at a normal speed. X PAUSE: Press to mute the sound. Description Press to pause playback. Press again or press VOL + to display the TV's program guide. Press to unmute. m (fast reverse): Press to adjust the volume. 42 x STOP: Press to normal viewing. Press to ... the tactile dot as a reference when operating the TV. Watching the TV Button Descriptions MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV FUNCTION ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY...
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... to step through the available audio effect models: TruSurround XT, Simulated, Off. Press repeatedly to turn Display off the external equipment selected from USB device (see page 56). • Adjust or customize TV settings (see "Using the WIDE Button" on setting the time. F1/F2 Description z REC: Press...56). • View still images or movies from the FUNCTION buttons 3. To select an item, press . button. TV POWER wa MTS/SAP ws FREEZE wd TV/SAT/SUR wf WIDE wg DISPLAY wh V/v/B/b wj TOOLS wk WEGA GATE wl CH +/- For details, see page 56). e; The MTS setting can...
... to step through the available audio effect models: TruSurround XT, Simulated, Off. Press repeatedly to turn Display off the external equipment selected from USB device (see page 56). • Adjust or customize TV settings (see "Using the WIDE Button" on setting the time. F1/F2 Description z REC: Press...56). • View still images or movies from the FUNCTION buttons 3. To select an item, press . button. TV POWER wa MTS/SAP ws FREEZE wd TV/SAT/SUR wf WIDE wg DISPLAY wh V/v/B/b wj TOOLS wk WEGA GATE wl CH +/- For details, see page 56). e; The MTS setting can...
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..., or an invalid or incorrect code number is lit. MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV FUNCTION 1 Sony Equipment DVR DVD/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 772 601 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your remote control... input, the remote control automatically goes back to operate other video equipment. 2 ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE 3 DISPLAY 1 GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUAL SEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH REC REC PAUSE REC STOP ...
..., or an invalid or incorrect code number is lit. MUTING TV/VIDEO POWER TV POWER DVD/ SAT/ DVR VCR CABLE TV FUNCTION 1 Sony Equipment DVR DVD/VCR SAT/CABLE Programmable Code Number 772 601 (Sony Dream System) 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver) Follow the steps below to program your remote control... input, the remote control automatically goes back to operate other video equipment. 2 ENT JUMP ANT MTS/SAP FREEZE SOUND PICTURE TV/SAT SUR WIDE 3 DISPLAY 1 GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUAL SEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH REC REC PAUSE REC STOP ...
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.../VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on/off Change channels Record Play Stop POWER CH +/- Back to previous channel Press ... 0-9, ENT CH +/- Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item Switch between the TV and satellite broadcasts Press ... Step through different chapters of the disc Press ... In that case, operate by the remote...
.../VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on/off Change channels Record Play Stop POWER CH +/- Back to previous channel Press ... 0-9, ENT CH +/- Display SAT Guide Display SAT Menu Move highlight (cursor) Select item Switch between the TV and satellite broadcasts Press ... Step through different chapters of the disc Press ... In that case, operate by the remote...
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...v B b z CH +/- or 0-9, ENT (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ... Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on/off Select other...Combo Unit To Do This ... Move highlight (cursor) and select Record Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track Replay Advance Display the disc menu Display the top menu Press ... V v B b z . > MENU TOP MENU To Do This ... Select other equipment connected to ...
...v B b z CH +/- or 0-9, ENT (using tuner) CH +/- (during playback Operating an AV Receiver To Do This ... Watching the TV Operating a 5.1ch DVD AV System (Sony DAV) To Do This ... Press ... Press ... Activate the remote control to operate the DVD DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) Turn on/off Select other...Combo Unit To Do This ... Move highlight (cursor) and select Record Specify the previous chapter/track Specify the next chapter/track Replay Advance Display the disc menu Display the top menu Press ... V v B b z . > MENU TOP MENU To Do This ... Select other equipment connected to ...
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...remaining, rating information, closed-caption availability, etc. Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on your TV to show program information if it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title or description. 48 Using the GUIDE .... These features can be accessed directly by the broadcasters. The Program Guide will appear with convenient features. Watching the TV Special Buttons on the TV's remote control. Channel number, call letters, etc. To display the Program Guide: 1 Tune your remote control.
...remaining, rating information, closed-caption availability, etc. Series follows the aquatic misadventures of Henry and Riley, two wayward ducks on your TV to show program information if it may sometimes include only the channel number, without a program title or description. 48 Using the GUIDE .... These features can be accessed directly by the broadcasters. The Program Guide will appear with convenient features. Watching the TV Special Buttons on the TV's remote control. Channel number, call letters, etc. To display the Program Guide: 1 Tune your remote control.
Operating Instructions
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... you to exit. 52 SUR DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUAL SEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH 1 Press WEGA GATE on the screen rather than a variety of WEGA GATE WEGA GATE provides one button access for controlling your TV. WEGA GATE control panel appears.... a control panel on the remote. Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of remote control button presses. It enables you can select from basic TV function: selecting from Favorite Channels, watching TV, viewing external equipment signals, viewing still images or movies from the USB device or adjusting...
... you to exit. 52 SUR DISPLAY GUIDE TOOLS RETURN WEGA GATE PREV REPLAY ADVANCE NEXT PLAY VISUAL SEARCH PAUSE STOP VOL CH 1 Press WEGA GATE on the screen rather than a variety of WEGA GATE WEGA GATE provides one button access for controlling your TV. WEGA GATE control panel appears.... a control panel on the remote. Introducing WEGA GATE Overview of remote control button presses. It enables you can select from basic TV function: selecting from Favorite Channels, watching TV, viewing external equipment signals, viewing still images or movies from the USB device or adjusting...
Operating Instructions
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...assign a label to the most recently viewed channel on the cable input. For details, see page 56. The Antenna feature takes you to your TV, such as a DVD player. The External Inputs feature lets you select equipment that you to the Photo/Video Viewer to the channel, the Program...Channel, Parental Lock, Setup or Applications settings. For details, see page 56. 53 For details, see page 54. When this feature is active, a is displayed to the left of up to 16 favorites channels that is connected to the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. When this feature...
...assign a label to the most recently viewed channel on the cable input. For details, see page 56. The Antenna feature takes you to your TV, such as a DVD player. The External Inputs feature lets you select equipment that you to the Photo/Video Viewer to the channel, the Program...Channel, Parental Lock, Setup or Applications settings. For details, see page 56. 53 For details, see page 54. When this feature is active, a is displayed to the left of up to 16 favorites channels that is connected to the most recently viewed channel on the antenna input. When this feature...
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... the Favorite Channels list is full, select Edit Favorites to remove a channel from the WEGA GATE control panel and press . Press . Press RETURN. Display WEGA GATE control panel Display Settings Move through Settings Select an option to change Move back to navigate through WEGA GATE and the settings. Press V v B b. Favorite Channels Add...
... the Favorite Channels list is full, select Edit Favorites to remove a channel from the WEGA GATE control panel and press . Press . Press RETURN. Display WEGA GATE control panel Display Settings Move through Settings Select an option to change Move back to navigate through WEGA GATE and the settings. Press V v B b. Favorite Channels Add...
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... Remaining Unrated 15.1 KPBS-HD 720p 16:9 If you have not completed the initial channel setup (see page 31), both Cable and Antenna will be displayed. To run Auto Program see page 80. 55 When tuned to the channel, the Program Banner and Channel number will tune to the most recently... C39.2 KNSD-WX 480i 4:3 Introducing WEGA GATE If you have not completed the initial channel setup (see page 31), both Cable and Antenna will be displayed.
... Remaining Unrated 15.1 KPBS-HD 720p 16:9 If you have not completed the initial channel setup (see page 31), both Cable and Antenna will be displayed. To run Auto Program see page 80. 55 When tuned to the channel, the Program Banner and Channel number will tune to the most recently... C39.2 KNSD-WX 480i 4:3 Introducing WEGA GATE If you have not completed the initial channel setup (see page 31), both Cable and Antenna will be displayed.